Week 6

  In this article it brings the topic up again about how farmers markets are more for white people and predominately attract affluent white individuals. The authors talk about the concept of "white farm imagery" where participants uphold ideals of farming and community that aligns with "white norms". They argue that farmers markets put emphasis on specific aesthetics that cater to white individuals. 

I disagree with the argument the authors are trying to make. I don't think farmers markets are "white spaces". The farmers market near me is the Allentown farmers market and I always go there and from what I have seen there are so many different stands with many different kinds of cultural foods. They have a bunch of different foods that can align with many different kinds of people. I think calling farmers markets racially discriminating is just adding to the problem of racism. Allentown is a very diverse city with many different kinds of ethnicity, so I think the Allentown farmers market is a good mix of all different kinds of cultures. It's a place where everyone can go and get fresh healthy food. Theres no entry fee and everyone is welcome and instead of making an argument on how farmers markets are racist, I think we should all just try to appreciate one another and appreciate the access we can get to fresh food right in the middle of the city.

However, I do want to state that I know farmers and farm workers do get racially discriminated. I do agree we need to do a better job getting farmers fair pay and fair rights. They work very hard to get us our food, so they deserve fair wages for their work especially since they make the world run.